University of Leicester

Human Resource Management and Training MSc, PGDip, PGCert

University of LeicesterLeicester, Campus-based

Course overview

This comprehensive course is designed to provide you with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to excel as a human resource (HR) professional, while also exploring the critical relationship between the organisation, managers and the workforce, and the role of HR. Throughout the course you'll be supported to think critically, identify and analyse HR and organisational problems and evaluate potential solutions to real-world issues. You will gain a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of managing people in order to drive change in organisations, adapt to change, manage people and evolve their skills to shifting organisational and labour market trends.

You'll explore how these elements contribute to the overall success of an organisation. In addition you'll develop the ability to critically evaluate HR theories and practices and learn how to apply evidence-based thinking to real-world HR challenges. You'll also develop practical transferable skills, enhancing your oral and written communication, problem-solving abilities and teamwork skills.

Our course is designed to prepare you for a successful career in HR management and training with hands-on projects that mirror real-world scenarios. You'll graduate with the confidence and competence to make a significant impact in any organisation across the world. During the course you will be empowered with the expertise, knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in HR.

Our course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) - the professional body for HR and people development, which further ensures the knowledge and skills acquired by our graduates align with the expectations of the profession and the profession map. You'll also have the opportunity to gain a Level 7 CIPD qualification at the same time as studying your MSc Human Resource Management and Training (subject to paying student membership costs to CIPD). Join our course at Leicester and become part of a vibrant

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
  • Option to gain a Level 7 CIPD qualification alongside the degree
  • Hands-on projects that mirror real-world HR scenarios
  • Applies evidence-based thinking to real-world HR challenges
  • Explores relationships between organisations, managers, the workforce and HR
  • Builds communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    You are entitled to a discount of 20% of the new course fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Chancellor's International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship

  • Distance Learning (DL) Sanctuary Awards

  • Distance Learning Merit Scholarship

    The awards available are: MA: £800, PGDip: £500, PGCert: £300

  • International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

    International Merit Scholarship worth a tuition fee discount of £5,000.

  • Leicester Postgraduate Partnership Scholarship

    Enjoy a 20% fee discount on a selection of postgraduate taught courses at either University of Leicester or De Montfort University.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • HR Manager
  • HR Business Partner
  • Learning and Development Manager
  • Training Manager
  • HR Adviser
  • Talent Development Specialist

Cost of study

UK/Home: MSc: £11,200; PGDip: £7,460; PGCert: £3,730 | International: MSc: £24,250; PGDip: £16,150; PGCert: £8,075

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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